FEATURE CARIBBEAN ISLAND BY ISLAND
the Leeward Islands, Anguilla is most easily reached by a 40-minute flight from Antigua and suits clients with a generous budget who are happy to travel just a little bit further to reach paradise. The island offers fine dining and upscale boutique-style accommodation. Here you can laze in the lap of luxury with few distractions. The main activities are sailing trips to uninhabited off-shore islands, snorkelling and diving in the marine parks. What’s New: The Mediterranean- inspired roof-top CuisinArt Golf Resort & Spa on Rendezvous Bay is due to open its Tokyo Bay restaurant in December, with views of the resort’s ocean, gardens and golf course. A Greg Norman-designed 18-hole championship course opened in October.
ANTIGUA With 365 beaches – some accessible only by boat – those seeking sun, sea, sand and relaxation will love Antigua. In addition to having some of the
finest white-sand beaches in the Caribbean, the island’s coastline has natural harbours aplenty. Today’s marinas are a favourite haven for yachties – but this is nothing new: Admiral Horatio Nelson made English Harbour on Antigua’s south coast a British naval base in the 18th century. Clients who enjoy stepping back in
time will love a stroll around Nelson’s Dockyard, a living museum with tall ships. Many of the Georgian houses around the waterfront have been restored to their former glory. The best view of the historic dockyard, English Harbour and neighbouring Falmouth Harbour, can be found at Shirley Heights. This former lookout point has
turned party hotspot. Every Sunday locals and visitors dance to reggae bands and feast on freshly-cooked barbecued food as the sun fades. What’s New: Antigua and Barbuda have ideal conditions for sailing year-round and host the annual Antigua Sailing Week, which will take place next year between April 29 and May 4 2012.
BAHAMAS
For those who believe variety is the spice of life, suggest the Bahamas: 700 islands scattered across 750 miles of ocean off the Florida coast, the 16 main islands each with a distinct flavour. Whether your clients seek deserted beaches, to swim with pigs or dolphins, dance the night away or spa and golf, there's an island to match.
They’re also relatively
easy to hop between. UK flights tend to land in Nassau on New Providence, which has links to all the main islands by flight or ferry. For example, sleepy, beach-chic Harbour Island can be enjoyed as a day trip or twin-centre with Paradise Island, home of the Atlantis mega-resort. Divers could head for Andros or Cat Island and then to Grand Bahama for a burst of nightlife and duty-free shopping. What’s New: The Bahamas Tourist Board is running a competition for 16 brides-and-grooms-to-be to win a free luxury wedding in the Bahamas. The lucky couples will then marry simultaneously on May 16 2012 at 16:00 on two of the main 16 Islands. Direct clients to
www.bahamas16weddings.
co.uk for details.
NOW RESORTS & SPAS
Life is recalled not by its years, but by its moments. So we have created the fresh, vibrant and ultra- contemporary Now Resorts & Spas for couples, families and friends located in stunning beachfront settings on the Mayan Riviera and Punta Cana with more coming soon to Puerto Vallarta and Cap Cana. Spacious rooms with private terraces, unlimited gourmet dining with Dine Around options and premium beverages plus more - all included in the perks of Unlimited-Luxury®
.
For information and offers visit
AMRAgents.com
Selling Tip
Every island is different. Match the right client to the appropriate island to ensure repeat future bookings
©CTO DEMIAN SOLANO, BELIZE TOURIST BOARD
©LADERA RESORT
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